Marmot Corporation pays a dividend of $100,000 in the current year. Otter Corporation, owns 15% of Marmot's stock. Gerald, an individual taxpayer in the 24% marginal bracket, also owns 15% of Marmot's stock.

Compare and contrast the treatment of the dividend by Otter Corporation and Gerald.

Discussion Question 17-11 (LO. 2) Marmot Corporation pays a dividend of $100,000 in the current year. Otter Corporation, owns 15% of Marmot's stock. Gerald, an individual taxpayer in the 24% marginal bracket, also owns 15% of Marmot's stock. Compare and contrast the treatment of the dividend by Otter Corporation and Gerald. Click here to view the dividend received deduction to use for this question. a. Otter Corporation will be allowed a equal to % of the dividends it received. It will pay tax of % on of the dividends. b. Gerald must include in income . He will pay tax at the % rate